Digital Verification Intern

Job Title

Digital Verification Intern

Role Summary

Internship on the Design Engineering team supporting digital verification for SoC projects. Work with experienced engineers to develop verification environments, translate design specifications into verification tasks, and contribute to virtual component and SoC verification activities.

This role is focused on practical, hands-on learning and mentorship in an industrial SoC verification environment.

Experience Level

Entry-level / Internship. Suitable for current students (final-year) or recent graduates; no professional experience required beyond relevant coursework or projects.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Support digital verification activities across different stages of SoC development.
• Translate design specifications into verification approaches and test cases.
• Contribute to and help develop verification environments under guidance from senior engineers.
• Implement testbenches, run simulations, analyze results, and document findings.
• Participate in team reviews, training sessions, and collaborative debugging.

Requirements

Essential technical skills and attributes:

• Basic understanding of digital electronics.
• Familiarity with Hardware Description Languages (HDL).
• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Ability to work in English (written and spoken).

Nice-to-have:

• Exposure to digital design concepts.
• Awareness of verification methodologies such as OVM or UVM, SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA), or formal verification.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Tcl/Tk) or similar tools.

Education Requirements

Currently studying towards, or recently completed, a BSc in Electronic Engineering, Micro-Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (including final-year students). Candidates working toward an MSc and those seeking to complete a BSc/MSc thesis with the company are welcome. Equivalent practical experience is also considered.

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About the Company

Company: Cadence Design Systems

Headquarters: San Jose, California, USA

Cadence Design Systems is a global electronic design automation company that provides software, hardware, and intellectual property for designing advanced semiconductor chips. With over 25 years in the industry, Cadence is known for its innovative technology solutions and has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company is dedicated to solving complex technical challenges in order to enable customers to create revolutionary products and experiences.

Date Posted: 2026-04-27